PM Modi to boost NDAs campaign in central and south Kerala on Saturday. Actor Kamal Haasan and rapper Vedan are among celebrities campaigning for LDF. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Sivakumar among high-profile leaders to campaign for UDF
EC Declares Paid Holiday on Polling Days for Upcoming Elections
The announcement covers elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and Bye-election to eight Assembly Constituencies across six states, which are Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Tripura
Crackdown on Quacks in Karnataka's Raichur; 18 Booked, 13 Clinics Sealed
District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr Surendra Babu said action was initiated against 31 individuals who were allegedly posing as qualified doctors and treating unsuspecting patients with unknown medicines
fischer Strengthens Production in Asia: New Production Sites in India and China
The fischer Group of Companies is systematically expanding its production in Asia. With a new production site in India and the expansion of the existing plant in China, fischer is focusing on sustainable growth and a stronger market presence. The company also launches a new production facility in Saudi Arabia. fischer Production Site in China The fischer Group of Companies is consistently expanding its production capacities in Asia. The focus is on the new and expanded sites in India and China. In Bengaluru, in the Indian state of Karnataka, fischer is launching a new production facility with a focus on fischer installation systems. In Taicang, in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, fischer is expanding its existing production site. The new production line for items from the heavy-duty fixings range and from the structural retrofitting product range went into operation at the beginning of this month. Deliveries to the Chinese market will begin in May and to the whole of Asia from November. The original production facility was opened back in 1997. Professor Klaus Fischer, owner of the fischer Group of Companies said, “The large-scale expansion of our production in Asia is an important step towards further strengthening our competitiveness and customer proximity. Local production sites are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the current global political climate.” fischer is also focusing on growth in Saudi Arabia: the company recently opened its 51st subsidiary there. Its official inauguration has been postponed until autumn due to current events in the region. A large new production site is currently being developed in Dammam, with its opening planned for early May. fischer has been producing fastening solutions in Tây Ninh, Vietnam, since 2022. “Asia plays a central role for our company – and with the new and expanded production sites, we are laying the foundations for sustainable growth and innovative solutions directly on the spot,” says Alexander Bässler, Chief Executive Officer . With these investments, fischer is underlining its position as one of the leading global suppliers of fastening systems. “The expansion of our production footprint in Asia, and particularly in India, reflects fischer Group’s commitment to being closer to customers. The new facility in India strengthens our ability to deliver faster while combining German engineering excellence with the ‘Make in India’ vision,” said Mayank Kalra, Managing Director, fischer India. fischer Building Materials India Private Limited Ward No. 76, Unit 101, First Level, No. 3 (Old 4 Prestige Sigma, Vittal Mallya Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
GBA may regularise up to 15% deviation from bldg plan
37 years of students politics ban on Karnataka campuses
A 23-year-old Ayurvedic doctor, Dr. MU Nikitha, allegedly died by suicide in Chitradurga district after facing harassment. A death note indicated she was distressed by rumors of an illicit relationship with a lecturer, spread by college students and the lecturer's wife. Police have registered a case against the lecturer, his wife, and some students.
Come, discover the biryanis of Karnataka
Flutter over grading third language
Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-language policy, writes Jayanth R.
Bengaluru saw over 2,100 new vehicles a day on average; total count touches 1.2 crore
Bengaluru's vehicle count surpassed 1.2 crore by March 2026, with over 7.9 lakh new vehicles added in 2025-26, straining the city's infrastructure. This surge, driven by private vehicle dependence due to inadequate public transport, exacerbates congestion and poses public health risks. Experts urge a policy shift towards promoting public transport.
An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket at his Bengaluru home while his mother, a software professional, briefly stepped away. The mother, unable to cope with the guilt, died by suicide shortly after, leaving a note blaming herself. Her husband discovered the tragic scene upon returning from work.
Parents protest rash driving by school bus in Bengaluru, demand apology
Karnataka to nurture 20 clean energy startups annually under new pact with Australia
Commercial hub mooted at Bengalurus MG Road Metro station
Man steals gold from relatives home in Bengaluru, arrested
Happy Streets returns to Bhartiya City in Bengaluru
Bangalore Development Authority floats tenders again for 4-lane flyover at Mehkri Circle
Bengalurus Purple Line Metro services to be hit for 2 hours Sunday
Short on fuel, long on queues: Auto drivers earnings run dry in Bengaluru
Crooks use Infosys corporate social responsibility bait to dupe Bengaluru firm of Rs 6 crore
Legislation providing internal quota to Scheduled Castes on hold?
More than a month after Governor gave assent to The Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub -classification) bill 2025, it is yet to be gazetted
Karnataka gram panchayats achieve 89% of target tax collection
Fraudster in Fortuner tricks elderly woman, drives away with gold bangles
Two major rail infra upgrades cleared in Bengaluru
Bengaluru North corporation tops social welfare allocation in civic budget
Failure to get Centres nod in seven years costs Air Force 444 acres of land in Bengaluru
Bengaluru glows through the night as Karaga procession comes alive
No school, no break: How parents are managing summer holidays
Netizens ask: Why no NWKRTC buses to Mumbai
Probe ordered into alleged violations at 10-storey building near BCC office
All deficiencies at BIMS rectified, Lokayukta told
Vendor grandma creates buzz on social media
Court orders demolition of house built on TB Board land
Extra 43 MLD water to ease Hubballi-Dharwad crisis
Audit flags irregularities in Rs 75 crore expenditures in Belagavi City Corporation
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission extends discounted energy scheme by 2 years
Anaemia remains a serious challenge in womens health
IndianOil boosts auto LPG supply in Karnataka amid surge in demand
The company is now meeting fuel needs through its 55 dispensing stations, with demand shifting significantly to PSU outlets
Relaxation in permissible deviation limit aimed at helping over 3 lakh properties stuck without OCs
Indian Oil scalesup auto LPG supplies amid surge in demand
The average daily sales at IndianOils ALDS in Karnataka have risen sharply to 59.53 metric tonnes (MT), compared to the previous three-month average of 43.4 MT
Indian Oil ramps up auto LPG supply in Karnataka as private outlets shut
The state-run oil major is currently catering to fuel requirements of auto rickshaws and LPG-powered cars through its network of 55 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) across Karnataka, the PSU said in a statement .
Auto LPG shortage further hits Bengaluru autorickshaw services
The shortage, due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia that disrupted fuel logistics, has severely impacted thousands of autorickshaw drivers who depend on LPG
Karnataka to expand Sneha Centres, set up integrated counselling units in govt. health facilities
Diagnostics hub planned at Victoria Hospital to improve access to advanced testing services
Muslim vote churn puts Congress on edge in Davanagere South
Deemed forest errors under scanner as govt orders fresh survey, fixes accountability
Women may cheer, but free bus ride a risk to Keralas robust transport ecosystem
Kerala elections: The UDFs manifesto is anchored on five key guarantees, including free bus travel for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) services. The scheme mirrors Karnatakas Shakti programme, which is estimated to cost the state exchequer about Rs 5,300 crore in 2026-27.
All-time high passenger revenue of 2,420 crore recorded by Bengaluru railway division in 202526
Divisional Railway Manager Ashutosh Kumar Singh, addressing a press conference at the divisional office on Wednesday, said that the division witnessed robust growth across sectors including freight, parcel, catering and infrastructure development.
Retired police personnelfelicitated in various districts
Police Flag Day celebrated in Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Uttara Kannada and Davangere
Two get four years RI in bribery case
Karnataka High Court declines to quash 11 FIRs in 40-crore loan fraud case
The FIRs were registered on the complaints lodged by businessmen and professionals from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Kerala
Karnataka bypolls: Yatnal to campaign for BJP nominee in Bagalkot
Theatre veteran Prasanna rejects State aid, slams govt.s apathy towards theatre
The government has sanctioned 75,000 to our institute, which is four times less than what some amateur groups have received. I respectfully reject this aid, he says
Several bags of wheat found buried on residential school premises in Chikkamagaluru
Citizens turn up to pay property tax on the first day, corporation collects around 1.3 crore
Students of PES, Mandya, secure international placements
Metro services extended till 2 a.m. for IPL match in Bengaluru
To streamline travel, BMRCL has integrated a QR code for two-way metro journeys within digital IPL match tickets
9,488 cr. gross revenue for South Western Railway in 2025-26
It reflects a substantial increase from 8,489 crore during the previous year
Retired govt. official convicted for taking bribe while in service; faces two years imprisonment
APSRTC bus crashed into median; no injuries reported
The bus was travelling from Adoni to Bengaluru via Anantapur when the incident occurred
Farmers body petitions President, seeks MSP law
Karnataka second in EV charging network with 2,039 stations
Karnataka is ahead of major States such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat in terms of operational OMC-run charging stations. Only Uttar Pradesh, with 2,893 stations, has a larger network
Information Commission disposes of 1,079 cases in Kalaburagi
Police Flag Day celebrated in Yadgir, Raichur
Mandya DC cautions against hoarding and blackmarketing of petrol and diesel
Man held for allegedly murdering wife over financial dispute
MPCA Announces Monthly Financial Assistance For Ex-women Cricketers
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has announced that it will provide monthly financial aid to former women cricketers from the state who are not covered under the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) pension scheme. Under the new scheme approved by the MPCA after the proposals were put forward in its managing committee meeting on March 31, former international players hailing from the state will receive Rs 12,500 per month, while domestic cricketers will be eligible for support ranging from Rs 6,000 to 10,000 depending on the number of matches played under the Womens Cricket Association of India (WCAI) or BCCI. When we came here with the new committee, we had been thinking about this for a long time - that the women's pension scheme should be opened for ex-cricketers. Our committee came in September last year, and we have been working on this since then. Now to see it become a reality, this is the achievement of our whole committee, in which there was a lot of support from Mahanaaryaman Scindia ji, said Arundhati Kirkire, the MPCA Joint Secretary, to IANS on Thursday. Beneficiaries above 75 years will receive an additional 7,500 rupees, with the players required to apply for the scheme. The scheme will be effective April 1, adding to similar pension programmes already in place for former women cricketers in Karnataka (who will offer Rs 15,000 pension to players above 55), Bengal, Gujarat, Baroda, and Vidarbha. The minimum slab is Rs 7000-10,000. If someone is getting nothing and then gets Rs 7000 per month through this initiative, then she will get some financial support, as compared to the times when there was no money in it, and they would still play purely for the passion of the game. Everyone is very happy. Some people used to think that an initiative like this might never happen. But everybody is happy that this has happened very soon. They might not be expecting it so soon, but I'm glad that this decision was made very fast. We are also very happy to see the reception since this news came out. We are also very happy that this has been going on for a long time and that the dream has come true, added Arundhati, who played a Test and 30 ODIs for India. MPCA has also approved revised pensions for retired male cricketers and umpires not covered under the BCCI scheme. Former players will now receive Rs 7,000 rupees for up to four matches, Rs 10,000 rupees for 5-14 matches, and Rs 12,500 rupees for 15-24 matches. Retired BCCI-level umpires from the state will be entitled to Rs 10,000 per month, while state-level umpires will get Rs 6,500. Those above 75 years will receive an additional Rs 7,500. Honorariums for match officials and selectors have also been increased. Umpires in inter-divisional games will earn Rs 5,000 per match, while scorers will get 2,500 rupees per day, and selectors are set to get Rs 9,000. Incentives for coaches have also been revised. MPCA has also approved the extension of ex-India wicketkeeper-batter Chandrakant Pandits term as Director of Cricket for the next two years, while okaying the construction of Pavilion blocks in Morena and Narmadapuram grounds. MPCA financial scheme for ex-women cricketers International Cricketers (Test & ODI only) - Rs 12,500 Played only under WCAI 8-15 matches - Rs 6,000 16-20 matches Rs 7,500 21 or more matches Rs 10,000 Played under WCAI + BCCI 15-20 matches Rs 6,000 21-25 matches Rs 7,500 25 or more matches Rs 10,000 Played only under BCCI 20-25 matches Rs 6,000 Played only under BCCI Also Read: Live Cricket Score 35 or more matches Rs 10,000 Article Source: IANS
Call for greater police preparedness to tackle cybercrime
Police Flag Day celebrations organised in Kalaburagi and Ballari
Dedication, consistent practice key to cracking UPSC, KPSC: MCC top official
195 MBBS graduates to receive degrees at JSS Medical College
Minister urges entrepreneurs to set up industries in Raichur
Boseraju was speaking after inaugurating Tejas workshop at the Jagajyoti Basaveshwara Auditorium on UAS campus in Raichur
Lokayukta Police catch two KBJNL engineers accepting bribe in Yadgir
Conflict in West Asia hits foundries of Shivamogga, industries fear temporary closure
Facing the shortage in the supply of raw materials, along with rising logistics costs, industrialists fear they may have to halt production if the conflict continues for a few more weeks.
Man, mother injured as coconut tree falls on their house
Row over Siddaramaiah's 'stray bulls' remark; BJP counters with 'rodents' swipe at Congress
A political row broke out in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah called BJP leaders stray bulls, drawing a sharp odents jibe from B. Sriramulu. He also accused the Congress of corruption and fearing defeat in upcoming by-elections.
Karnataka Police ensuring peace, among best in country: Home Min Parameshwara
Highlighting achievements, he cited top rankings in justice delivery, anti-drug operations, and cybercrime control. He also announced plans for police reforms, including recruitment drives and a permanent Police Recruitment Board, while emphasising continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety.
Cybercrimes spike in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah pushes for tech-savvy policing
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned police about increasing cybercrimes and drug-related offences. He stressed the need for strong action and effective use of technology to combat these issues. The CM highlighted that while major crimes have decreased, these specific areas require more attention. He emphasized that police must be vigilant and accountable for preventing crimes within their jurisdiction.
Bengaluru: Woman techie dies by suicide after son drowns
Bengaluru: A 29-year-old tech professional has allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son was suspected to have accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their residence here, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on April 1 within the limits of the Chandra layout Police Station, they said. Police said a letter written Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Devotees Flock to Saleswaram Temple Amid Scenic Trekking Trails
Pilgrims from Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra undertake hours-long treks through hills, valleys, and waterfalls to witness the divine Linga at Saleswaram during the three-day annual festival starting from Chaitra Purnima.
Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after baby drowns in bucket
An eleven-month-old baby boy drowned in a bucket of water after his mother briefly left him unattended. Overwhelmed by guilt and unable to cope with the tragedy, the 29-year-old software professional died by suicide, leaving behind a note blaming herself for her son's death.
A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin was arrested in Bengaluru for sending a parcel with unusual items, including rotten food and obscene photos, to the Kempegowda International Airport. The man claimed it was a ritual to prevent untoward incidents, stating he had sent similar parcels elsewhere. He has been remanded to judicial custody pending a medical examination.
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
Ktaka womens cricketers in pay league now, to get 15k a month
Monkey keeps vigil through night by Bengaluru womans body in poignant farewell, refuses to leave
A touching scene unfolded in Rayara Doddi village. An 85-year-old woman, V Parvatamma, passed away. A monkey, known to be fed by her, stayed by her body through the night. It appeared to grieve, refusing to leave even as people gathered. The animal's unusual vigil continued until cremation preparations began. This heartwarming event was captured on video and shared widely.
Govt buildings in Bengaluru among biggest defaulters, owe Rs 473cr in service tax
Government buildings in Bengaluru owe a staggering Rs 472.7 crore in unpaid service tax, sparking outrage over selective tax enforcement. Prominent structures like Vidhana Soudha and Raj Bhavan alone have pending dues of Rs 14.9 crore since 2008-09. Authorities are now examining the issue, with calls for strict action against these major defaulters, mirroring measures taken against ordinary citizens.
KITG:Talawar, Nagini clinch gold medals to extend Karnatakas lead
RAIPUR, April 1: Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to table toppers Karnatakas tally while Chhattisgarhs Gajendra Thakur bagged a silver in the mens 800m on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday. Dasharath led Karnatakas 1-2 in the mens 10km race walk with []
Rakshit Shettys studio fined Rs 25L for song use in Bachelor Party
Out on 90-day parole, convict goes missing; caught after 20 days
